While homeless individuals “flying a sign” for money is not uncommon in big cities, sometimes it pays to actually read the writing on the cardboard, as every now and again you’ll come across an unusual request that isn’t typical.

Such was the case in Houston, Texas, where Wilma Price drives by many individuals requesting money on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon, but this time it was a sign outside of a Wal-Mart that caught her eye and gave her reason to pause.

A homeless man was holding the sign which indicated that his dog was stuck in the pound and he could use some assistance in getting the dog out.